Book Review: Hiring the Heavens

Jean Slatter’s Hiring the Heavens is a short yet powerful book brimming with hope, promise, and an unconventional approach to inviting spirituality into our daily lives. In its pages, Slatter encourages readers to embrace forming spiritual “committees” to guide and assist with life’s challenges and aspirations.

We all seek happiness and purpose, but life doesn’t always make that journey straightforward. What if you could call upon celestial “experts” to lend their wisdom, guidance, and support? With this concept, Slatter invites us to see ourselves as part of a vast, interconnected Universe filled with untapped potential.

The book is both practical and inspirational, offering relatable stories from people who have embraced Slatter’s methods, alongside her journey of discovering how to “hire” the Heavens for help in everyday life. Who wouldn’t want a spiritual committee to assist with navigating life’s twists and turns?

How to Hire the Heavens: Spiritual Committees

The book outlines clear steps for setting up your spiritual committees, complete with detailed instructions on organizing and working with them. Slatter explains that these heavenly helpers are eager to assist, waiting only for an invitation to lend a hand.

While it may initially feel odd to “ask” for help from invisible allies, compare it to helping a friend or neighbor—you wouldn’t hesitate to lend a hand to someone in need, and the spiritual realm is no different.

Think about an area of your life where you could use some help.  Here are a few examples that you could form a committee to assist you:

• Tackling a challenging team project at work

• Managing a home remodeling endeavor

• Mending a strained personal relationship

  
  

The possibilities are endless. Whether your goal is personal, professional, or creative, Slatter reminds readers not to limit themselves. Define your need, and your committee is ready to assist.

Communicating with Your Spiritual Committee

Once your committee is in place, it’s time to get to work! Slatter emphasizes that these helpers need clear instructions to carry out their missions. She provides practical guidance on holding “meetings” with your committee, offering plenty of real-life examples of this practice bringing meaningful results.

While holding meetings with unseen helpers might seem unusual, Slatter encourages readers to embrace the process. Your committee is available anytime, anywhere—whether you’re walking in the park or sitting at your desk. Simply call on them with an open heart and a clear intention.

Trusting in Divine Timing

Slatter reminds readers that timing is crucial. While taking action and trusting your heavenly helpers to work behind the scenes is essential, the results may not always arrive on your schedule. Instead, she encourages cultivating faith in heavenly timing, knowing that the right outcome will manifest at the right moment.

Believing in the process and maintaining a positive mindset is uplifting—it’s empowering. By trusting the Universe, you align yourself with its abundance and potential.

Why You Should Read Hiring the Heavens

Whether you’re looking for a thoughtful holiday gift or a fresh perspective to kick off the new year, Hiring the Heavens is an inspiring and practical guide to infuse your life with purpose, positivity, and spiritual connection.

Slatter’s insights encourage readers to be genuine, speak frankly, and listen with an open heart. Most importantly, she reminds us to approach this journey with gratitude—for both the guidance of our spiritual committees and the infinite possibilities the Universe offers.

With its blend of practicality and spirituality, this book is a valuable resource for anyone seeking a more fulfilled and harmonious life. Why not start today?

Reference

Slatter, J. (2005). Hiring the heavens: A practical guide to developing working relationships with the spirits of creation. New World Library.